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Azores Vacation Package

Lisbon and São Miguel: 11-Day Portugal and Azores Vacation

11 Days / 10 Nights. Pair Lisbon and Sintra with São Miguel’s Sete Cidades and Furnas, including hotels, island flights and guided tours.

This printable guide is intended as a convenient reference. Final vouchers, confirmations and travel documents remain the official record of services included in a reservation.

Tour Overview

What is this Lisbon and São Miguel vacation like?

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This 11-day, 10-night Portugal and Azores vacation combines four nights in Lisbon with six nights on São Miguel. It includes flights between Lisbon and Ponta Delgada, hotel transfers and guided highlights in Sintra, Cascais, Lisbon, Sete Cidades and Furnas.

The itinerary balances three scheduled sightseeing days with free time in both destinations. It is suited to travelers who want important arrangements made in advance without following a guided program every day.

Itinerary at a Glance

  1. Day 1 — Lisbon — Arrival
  2. Day 2 — Sintra, Cascais, Belém and Lisbon
  3. Day 3 — Lisbon to São Miguel
  4. Day 4 — São Miguel — Sete Cidades tour
  5. Day 5 — São Miguel — Furnas tour with lunch
  6. Day 6 — São Miguel — Free day
  7. Day 7 — São Miguel — Free day
  8. Day 8 — São Miguel — Free day
  9. Day 9 — São Miguel to Lisbon
  10. Day 10 — Lisbon — Free day
  11. Day 11 — Lisbon — Departure

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Flight times, tour routes and operating days may change. The descriptions below show the planned itinerary; confirmed arrangements appear on your vouchers.

Day 1 — Lisbon — Arrival

Arrive at Lisbon Airport and transfer to your hotel. You will spend two nights in Lisbon before flying to São Miguel.

Day 2 — Sintra, Cascais, Belém and Lisbon

Join a small-group minivan tour combining Sintra and the Lisbon coast. The planned program includes the Pena Palace area, free time in Sintra, Cascais and a panoramic introduction to Belém and central Lisbon. Confirmed admissions appear on your voucher.

Day 3 — Lisbon to São Miguel

Transfer to Lisbon Airport and take the included flight to Ponta Delgada. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a six-night stay on São Miguel.

Day 4 — São Miguel — Sete Cidades tour

Join a half-day tour to the Sete Cidades volcanic complex, with views over the Blue and Green Lakes and a stop at a pineapple plantation, subject to weather and visibility.

Day 5 — São Miguel — Furnas tour with lunch

Explore Furnas on a full-day guided tour with lunch. Planned highlights include geothermal landscapes, the traditional cozido meal and the tea-growing region. Park and thermal-pool admissions are not included unless stated in your confirmation.

Day 6 — São Miguel — Free day

Enjoy a free day in Ponta Delgada or request another island activity.

Day 7 — São Miguel — Free day

Use the day for independent sightseeing, relaxation or an optional excursion.

Day 8 — São Miguel — Free day

Enjoy a final flexible day on São Miguel.

Day 9 — São Miguel to Lisbon

Transfer to Ponta Delgada Airport and fly to Lisbon. Transfer to your hotel for the final two nights.

Day 10 — Lisbon — Free day

Spend the day exploring Lisbon independently or request an additional guided experience.

Day 11 — Lisbon — Departure

Transfer from your hotel to Lisbon Airport for your onward flight.

What's included

Please note

  • This package combines scheduled small-group and regular guided tours with independent free days; it is not a fully private program.
  • 2027 departures are valid from January 2 through December 30, except for the supplier blackout period from May 14 through May 31 during the Santo Cristo dos Milagres festivities in the Azores.
  • Tour routes, operating times and flight schedules may change. Confirmed details appear on your travel documents.
  • Tours in French may be available on request, subject to availability.

Included

  • 10 nights' accommodation: 4 nights in Lisbon and 6 nights in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel
  • Daily breakfast
  • Meet-and-greet assistance on arrival at Lisbon Airport and transfer to your Lisbon hotel
  • Round-trip flights between Lisbon and Ponta Delgada, São Miguel
  • Airport and hotel transfers in Lisbon and São Miguel as described in the itinerary
  • Small-group full-day tour of Sintra, Cascais, Belém and Lisbon by minivan
  • Pena Palace ticket for the scheduled exterior/gardens visit on the Sintra tour
  • Pastéis de Belém tasting during the Lisbon sightseeing program
  • Half-day Sete Cidades regular tour on São Miguel, including a pineapple plantation visit
  • Full-day Furnas regular tour with lunch, including the tea-growing region and geothermal landscapes

Not included

  • International airfare to or from Portugal; ask us to include flights in your quotation
  • Lisbon city tax of €4 per person, per night, payable directly to the hotel
  • Meals other than daily breakfast, the included Furnas lunch and the Pastéis de Belém tasting
  • Terra Nostra Park and thermal-pool admission unless specifically added to your confirmed arrangements
  • Other park, museum, monument and attraction admissions unless specifically stated as included
  • Optional activities and personal expenses

Tour format

The scheduled Sintra/Lisbon, Sete Cidades and Furnas sightseeing operates on shared services. Free days are intentionally unstructured, giving you time to explore independently or request additional activities.

Hotels

Note: Hotels shown are for reference only. We reserve the right to change hotels based on availability, group size or other factors. Should an alternate hotel be required, it will be of the same or a better rating.

Superior Hotels

Hotel Turim Saldanha Lisbon

Hotel Turim Saldanha

Lisbon

Situated in the heart of Lisbon, TURIM Saldanha Hotel offers a restaurant and bar for guests to enjoy. The hotel is conveniently located just 1,312 feet from Eduardo VII Park and Saldanha, with two metro stations within a 5-minute walk.

The cozy rooms come with a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom, equipped with either a bath or shower, complimentary toiletries, and a hairdryer.

The upscale Liberty Avenue is just 0.7 miles away, home to numerous luxury shops and boutiques. TURIM Saldanha Hotel is a quick 15-minute Metro ride from Chiado and Rossio. The famous São Jorge Castle is located 2.5 miles from the hotel. The closest airport is Portela Airport, situated 4.5 miles from the property.

Azores Lince Hotel view

Lince Azores Hotel

Ponta Delgada

Located just 0.6 miles from Ponta Delgada Marina, The Lince Azores offers an inviting indoor heated pool that flows into an outdoor area, complete with a sheltered section for winter months. Guests can enjoy stunning views of the city, lush island landscapes, and the sea from their rooms. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

Each room is designed with large windows and includes a seating area, comfortable armchairs, a flat-screen cable TV, and a work desk. The en suite bathroom features both a bath and shower, along with complimentary toiletries for added convenience.

A delicious breakfast buffet is served daily, featuring a variety of eggs, bacon, bread, cereals, cheeses, and fresh fruit. Guests can relax at one of two bars: the Wine Bar on the ground floor or the Cocktail Bar, which includes a terrace for outdoor enjoyment. A fresh market is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk away.

The area surrounding Lince Azores offers numerous outdoor activities, such as whale watching, hiking, cycling, canyoning, and diving. The hotel also boasts a spa with a steam bath, sauna, hot tub, and two treatment rooms for massages and wellness therapies.

Lince Azores Great Hotel is situated less than 1.9 miles from Praia das Milicias and 3.7 miles from Ponta Delgada Airport, making it an excellent base for exploring the region.

Booking & Policies

Booking Your Trip

  • While prices are shown in USA dollars, we can also charge in Euros at the prevailing currency conversion daily rate.
  • Early booking is advised. Availability of accommodations and inter-island flight is limited especially in summer months.
  • If hotels named in itinerary are not available at time of booking, alternate similar same rating properties will be confirmed, and subject to new quote.
  • Order of islands visited may need to be altered due to flight schedule changes.
  • Unless otherwise indicated, sightseeing tours are by private car with English speaking driver. Other languages are available upon request.
  • Quotations with different hotels have a non refundable deposit of $50. Deposit will be credited towards final booking price.

Booking Your Trip With Air

  • International airfare for this package is additional to price shown on Rates table. Departure cities are limited to those serviced by SATA International (Azores Airlines).
  • If you want a quote for airfare to be included make sure to check yes when prompted during the booking/reservation request process.

Booking Conditions

  • A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $350 per person is required to book and hold both land and air for you.
  • Final payment is due 50 days before departure.
  • Option to pay full price up front is available.

Cancellation Policy - Land Portion

  • Full-payment minus the $350 deposit per person is refunded if canceled up to 50 days prior departure.
  • 75% of full-payment paid per person if refunded if cancelled 49-39 days prior departure.
  • 50% of full-payment paid per person is refunded if canceled 38-31 days prior departure.
  • No refunds if canceled less than 30 days prior departure.

Cancellation Policy - Airfare

  • Airfare cancellation terms and conditions are those of the Airlines company and will be provided to you before ticket is booked.

Refund Fees

  • On any payments made via a bank credit card, a 3.9% bank credit card assessed fee will be subtracted from any refunded payment, including deposits refunded due to services requested not available for date of booking.

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Booking Changes

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